Phenomenal first meal on our arrival in Santa Fe tonight! My in-laws started by ordering table side guacamole!! It was really cool! Never done that at a restaurant before! Hit the spot after a long day of travel! I got the Spanish G&T to drink which was pretty and refreshing! I also got the enchiladas with cheese only with Christmas chilis, which was so fun! My husband and mother in law both got the tamale and my father in law got the chile rellenos, which I forgot to photograph. The food was all amazing!! Our server Armando, took great care of us!! It's such a beautiful restaurant!! Hope to eat here again next time we visit! read more

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A lovely dining room, comfortable atmosphere and pleasant service. Like many of the restaurants in Santa Fe, pricing is high considering the caliber of the food. The chile rellenos were very average, the pasole that accompanied them was the star of the dish. The steak frites were ok but they should have been incredible considering they were twice the price I pay at our local French bistro in Chicago. Portions were large but all in all the food was pretty average. The margaritas were between $18 - $29, I thought they were overpriced. We would not return. read more

We were here for their prefix Thanksgiving dinner. What a great experience. It is situated in the historical hotel. We arrived a bit earlier to our reservation. While waiting for our table, it was great to take some time admiring the architecture of this building with all the details all around. Plenty of seating available. We were guided to our table. Brian was our waiter and he was wonderful. He took care of a number of tables and we were all well cared for. I got the corn chowder, the seabass and the chocolate lava cake. Each kids ordered prime rib dinner, one with cheesecake and the other got brownie. I had a couple of bruts and kids had lemonades. My Brut was very crisp, good body and some floral note. My kids enjoyed their lemonades. I really enjoyed my corn chowder. Balanced flavor and the right type to kick off dinner. The sea bass was fresh and nicely flavored. I loved my lava cake. Moist and chocolaty. Kids enjoyed their prime ribs. We enjoyed the details around the restaurant and the building. It was a great time. read more

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At 5pm on a Thursday evening, the dining room was completely empty aside from one other table. The service was very slow even though there were several servers standing around and talking to each other. Pros: the table side guacamole was delicious and flavorful. Cons: the chips with the guacamole came straight from a bag, likely Tostitos. The sea bass was extremely bland. My dirty martini tasted like water and vodka, no vermouth. I almost threw up when I tasted the olives in my drink- they were so bitter and salty- perhaps they'd gone bad. Maybe it was an off night. read more

La Plazuela - Beef tenderloin - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Fine Santa Fe, New Mexico dining in the heart of central Santa Fe's Plaza area. Great ambiance, pre-dinner cocktails and entertainment while they ready your table. This is one our host's favorite spots to take visitors. The hatch green chili relleno with shredded beef, Christmas sauced was incredible, fresh ingredients, gooey cheese, flavorful, spicy. Spicy pineapple margarita to accompany. A must when in the plaza. read more

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The restaurant is quite lovely. My waiter, Brian, was very enthusiastic and friendly. Shrimp cocktail was inconsistent, watery, and lacked flavor. Ordered the chile rellenos with the additional filet. The filet was cooked well, but absolutely no flavor. A little salt and pepper would have elevated this tremendously. Chiles were both very underdone and difficult to cut. Sauces (red and green) were both okay, but not very savory. Ordered the flan for dessert. Caramel sauce was the kind that was squeezed out of a bottle and not traditional sauce made during baking. Flan lacked traditional flavors but was okay. Again, service was spot on. Unfortunately the food did not hold up to that level. read more

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La Plazuela is located in the historic La Fonda hotel. We had reservations and were seated right away when we arrived. There were three in our group. Our server for the evening, Angel, greeted us and got us set up with glasses of Pellegrino with lime wedges. I ordered their Silver Coin Margarita. It is made with Mi Campo Blanco, Cointreau and fresh lime. I opted for the tajin rim. My sis-in-law requested a dry martini with a lemon twist. We perused the menu and made our selections. This was my daughter's first time being able to order an entrée "Christmas" style with both red and green chili smothering the dish. She chose the enchiladas with chicken, pinto beans and it included pazole, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo. She enjoyed every bite. My sis-in-law selected the Coctel de Camaron, a combination of poached shrimp, spicy tomato broth, avocado, cucumber, onion, cilantro and lime. It came with tortilla chips. She also had the Strawberry Spinach salad. This creation had baby spinach, strawberries, goat cheese, green apples, red onion and roasted piñon all in a white balsamic-bacon vinaigrette. She thoroughly enjoyed her choices and it went well with her martini. I am a fan of a good stuffed chile. I chose the Rellenos De La Fonda with cheese and Christmas style. Mine came with a choice between black and pinto beans. I selected pinto. It also included pazole, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream. What a treat! The Hatch green chiles were meaty. I enjoyed the sides and toppings. The red and green chili smothering was delicious. It all went well with my margarita. After dinner, we chose to share the chocolate mousse which came topped with a scoop of prickly pear sorbet, garnished with fresh raspberries and raspberry coulis. My sis-in-law and I both ordered a cup of coffee with this treat. I went for decaf which was quite delicious. We all enjoyed the dessert. Overall great experience. The staff is welcoming and the service is top notch! read more

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I ate breakfast at La Plazuela restaurant inside the Hotel La Fonda in Santa Fe. Not once but twice. We went to the hotel to look at the architecture and were so charmed by the atmosphere in the restaurant that we decided to have breakfast the first morning. Everything was really delicious and the service was very attentive. The restaurant is historic and it's in a historic building + many famous people have traveled through this space. I loved it! The first morning I ordered bacon and eggs with country potatoes and toast. The toast was delivered with homemade orange marmalade which was out of this world. Good. The second morning I ordered huevos mortulenos, which for me was a step out of my comfort zone. It was absolutely delicious! Again, service was on point this morning as well. I loved everything about my experience at La Plazuela and would highly recommend it as a stop in Santa Fe. read more

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Beautiful room with a big skylight in the lobby area of the La Fonda Hotel. Classic Santa Fe style with wood columns and beams, rustic southwestern upholstery on the chairs. A fountain in between two ficus trees. The service was really great. Super friendly. We didn't have a reservation and walked right in on Sunday evening. Shared the shrimp cocktail and the steak frites. Shrimp cocktail was served in a tall glass with saltines and tortilla chips. A little sweet and tangy with cucumbers, avocado, and chunks of shrimp. Was delicious and refreshing. The steak frites was cooked rare the way I like it, cut into pieces, and served with some kind of coffee chili type of sauce that was excellent. The shoestring fries were crisp and hot. It also came with roasted turnips and Brussels sprouts which were nicely charred and crunchy. Great meal. Would definitely return. Wish I had room for dessert. read more

The interior is very nice. Just so comfortable but with a little bit of sophistication. The servers are excellent and very helpful and polite. Really great service. The food was good. Well presented with decent flavors. We celebrated a birthday and it was a very nice experience. read more

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My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at La Plazuela. Wonderful experience overall. Fantastic food (loved my Sea Bass), beautiful courtyard, superior service. The place is pricey but worth it--especially for special occasions. read more

If you're tired from walking the historic plaza and gallery districts, stop into La Plazuela for courtyard dining. The setting is a world away from it all, with an artsy vibe that includes hand-painted glass tiles, a candle-surrounded fountain, and authentic historic charm. It's hard to have a "light" lunch here, as the food is hearty and delicious, including the tortilla soup and chicken salad. The service was friendly and professional as well. A lovely way to find a relaxing break in your sightseeing day! read more

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very nice atmosphere and food was nicely presented. loved the sopapillas with honey for extra treat

Stopped in for a cocktail and a snack after shopping all day. Time for some libations! The four of us had: a Makers Mark Manhattan neat, a Herrudura Margarita on the rocks, a Dos Equis and a Cucumber & Jalapeño Margarita up. All were well mixed, not overly strong, and very nicely garnished. We heard a stomach growl amongst a party so we order some sweet potato fries and the Short Rib Nachos---so good! The service was quick, attentive, and the setting in lobby of La Fonda can't be beat for ambiance. Also they have live music regularly so that increases the fun factor ten fold. Give them a try, and stay for dinner at La Plazuela. Four stars! read more

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Beautiful historical hotel. Beautiful lighting, painted glass, fountain. Theadobe style hotel iconic. The staff great. The cocktails refreshing. The edith Waldorf salad perfect and the chili con quesso was classic . read more

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Just off the plaza. Lovely building and atrium. Service was prompt and attentive. Tableside guacamole was fun for the family and also delicious. The tortilla soup and the sopaipilla were a hit with the younger set. Grilled eggplant: no complaints. The blue plate special: the prawns were grilled and spiced well, but the chicken and pork were quite overdone and difficult to consume. $350 for a 5 person meal. You be the judge. read more

La Plazuela - Blue plate special. Prawns, chicken and pork - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

The La Plazuela is located in the La Fonda hotel right off the lobby. The decor is very bright, cheerful and done in the local Southwest style. We had breakfast twice during our stay and lunch once. The food is delicious, and funny enough all three meals we ended up with the same server, and once he recognized us, he was very friendly and we had great service. The ambiance is nice, the fountain in the middle adds a very nice touch, and we sat next to the fountain once and it was lovely. The short rib tacos were really tasty and the shredded short rib was so tender it melted in your mouth. The tacos were served with green rice with pine nuts and black beans. For breakfast we enjoyed avocado toast, unlike any I have had. It was wheat bread with almond fig jam, arugula, avocado, onion and a scrambled egg on top. Mr. B had the Huevos Motulenos, two eggs over easy on top of two corn tortillas covered in Tomatillo salsa, Queso Fresco, black beans on the side and a delicious grilled plantain. It was so delicious I ordered it on our last morning and Mr. B went with the Breakfast Burrito which he said was wonderful. We have had many experiences with hotel restaurants that haven't always been the best, but La Plazuela was a welcome surprise and we highly recommend it. read more

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I am in Santa Fe, NM. La Plazuela is the primary restaurant for The La Fonda hotel just off the central Plaza. This space was formely an outside venue in the early 20th century for special events surrounded by the hotel. La Fonda opened in 1609, the current structure dates from 1922. Now it is a wonderful relaxing place to dine with a flagstone floor, natural wood columns and stained glass. The center fountain has operated for decades. I came for dinner on Sunday. Nice menu of seafood, meats, vegan and northern New Mexican specialties. My server was Carolina Z. I got sparkling water, a liter bottle of Pellegrinno for $10. I started with the Pink Mademoiselle, a non-alcoholic beverage with Prickly Pear puree, fresh lime, ginger beer & bitters. I added a chilled English Pea soup with extra virgin olive oil. Very smooth and refreshing soup. Next was a Spinach and Strawberry salad. Fresh spinach and ripe strawberries. Nice piped in music, but was interrupted by a mariachi group serenading a wedding party. Nice local cultural flavor. My entree was an off-menu seafood choice. Salmon stuffed with shrimp and scallops with creamed spinach and lentils. I paired it with a glass of Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay. For dessert, I got a gelato trio. A great meal. read more

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Awesome place! We got our reservation wrong, so we had to sit outside of the main dining room, but the ambiance was still great. Inside was gorgeous. I loved the giant indoor trees with the fairy lights, the warm lighting, the tall wooden chairs, and the stained glass walls. It was cozy, yet elegant. They did a pretty good job at isolating the restaurant from the busyness of the surrounding hotel. I got the cucumber lemonade which was delicious and refreshing. We also ordered the tableside guacamole which was super neat; an employee rolled up and made the guac in front of us. We were able to customize its ingredients which was cool. The guac definitely tasted fresh. I got the steak frites as my entree, and it was the best steak I've had in a long, long time. It was cooked perfectly and was oozing with juices/flavor. Man it was just so good. The fries were also exactly how I liked them. It was an all-around perfect meal for me. Our waiter was also really nice. My only grievance was that once we had finished, it took nearly 20 minutes for us to find him/ask for our bill. Other than that, great service. My mom left her jacket on her seat, and our waiter literally found us outside of the restaurant around the corner to return it. It was so nice. The hostesses were friendly too. Awesome meal--I recommend! read more

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Such a wonderful amazing place for a celebratory meal. Not only was it an amazing service, the food was better than an any steakhouse in any city. Even better, I don't think it was known for being a steakhouse. The staff was phenomenal, and every dish we had was great from the drink menu to dessert. We went to a lot of nice restaurants in this city, but I would recommend this one for anything that you want to celebrate and it was also the most amazing pricing I have seen in a city! read more

La Plazuela - Amazing ambience - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Amazing service by Francisco! Good food was spot on. Enjoyed ourselves. Met the Chef Raphael... steak was cooked to perfection. read more

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Located in the historic La Fonda Hotel, this was just about the only place that was open during a recent snowstorm that shut down most of Santa Fe. The La Fonda and their lunch restaurant La Plazuela was a welcome break. It is worth the visit just to see all the woodwork and the artwork in this historic building. Wow- this restaurant is stunningly spectacular to look at and even more special to take a while to enjoy a relaxed and delicious lunch. The tortilla soup was tasty with fresh chicken and a savory chicken stock and house made tortilla chips--a perfectly satisfying lunch on a cold day. Alyssia, our server, never missed a beat, she was attentive, friendly and clearly a very experienced server. read more

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After spending the afternoon at some galleries on Canyon Road and visiting the oldest church and house in America and touring Loretta Chapel, we ate dinner at La Plazuela in the historic La Fonda Hotel on the plaza. Very nice ambiance inside. We had a chicken cordonbleu with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables and two sirloin steak dinners with mixed vegetables and French fries. Everything was good but pricey. We shared a Mexican chocolate streusel with vanilla ice cream. Service was outstanding. read more

I had the mole chicken enchiladas with rice and jicama salad. It was pretty good little pricey for two enchiladas and restaurant very small for a popular place. Wait ting was about 40 min but like I said said food was pretty good. Out 5 stars I'm giving it a solid 4 read more

La Plazuela - Chicken mole enchiladas - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Nice restaurant--- depending where you sit. We sat right next to the fountain, which was soothing and felt like we were dining outside. But they also have "chump" tables around the perimeter. In a dark walkway, they feel like that card tables put outside the dining room for the uninvited cousin's kids. First, the "ARTISANAL BREAD BOARD" was very bland. They should spell it "artisanal bread BORED". Get it? I think I heard a dad laugh from the table near the elevator. The blue corn muffins weren't bad. ($4/person) The TABLESIDE GUACAMOLE was good but pricey. I LOVED how you get to pick the ingredients like you're at Chipotle. Extra cilantro, light jalapenos. ($21) The LIME COCONUT SOUP (Coconut Milk, Lime, Shredded Chicken, Micro Cilantro, Chile Oil) ($13) and SPIKED CUCUMBER LEMONADE ($15) were both excellent. The seasonal PINA COLADA cake was good. The STRAWBERRY GOAT CHEESE SALAD is my favorite salad anywhere. The combination of bitter organic Arugula, sweet Strawberries, savory Goat Cheese, and sour Apple Vinaigrette, with Candied Walnuts with Balsamic Reduction was perfect with a little cracked pepper. ($19) The service was excellent, as one would expect from a place that sells $21 guacamole. I highly recommend reservations- but if you have to wait, La Fonda has a great lounge steps away while you wait for your text. read more

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After wandering around downtown Santa Fe, we decided to do an early dinner at La Plazuela in Hotel La Fonda, right off the square. We were seated quickly and greeted by our server Judith who was very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed some of the specialty cocktails and ordered the table side guacamole, very tasty. We moved on to entrees, including green chili rellenos, tortilla soup and shredded chicken enchiladas. All were very good. The restaurant was a historic design with colorful stained glass, tasteful decor and traditional soft background music. Overall an outstanding experience. Definitely a repeater for us on our next visit to Santa Fe! read more

La Plazuela - La Plazuela restaurant - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Food and atmosphere were great as was the service. My only gripe was the party before us, not the restaurant. Group was lingering long after they paid bill keeping us waiting for a table. Be considerate of the business people, turning over tables is their livelihood. read more

Lovely interior courtyard setting. Great cocktails but the star of the night was the amazing Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass with green chili risotto and sugar snap peas in a citrus beurre blanc! The sea bass was seared perfectly with a lovely crust and moist inside. Combined with the heat of the green chili risotto made a perfect balance! My husband had the Braised short rids with brie risotto and carrots. While it was good it lacked a kick. Pineapple upside down cake with gelato was a nice finish to the evening. read more

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Food, service, and ambiance all exceeded our expectations! We went out to eat super late in the evening when most restaurant kitchens in Santa Fe were already closing. Luckily, we came across this gem -- they were still happy to seat us, along with a few other late diners. The host was incredibly kind and accommodating while we waited for our table. Our server, Angel, was amazing! He not only steered me away from the entrée I originally wanted and made some fantastic recommendations, but he also went above and beyond by making us drinks that weren't even on the menu -- drinks the lobby bar had just told us they couldn't make! I'm so glad we listened to him because the Chilean sea bass and osso bucco were absolutely outstanding, some of the best we've ever had. We left completely impressed and can't wait to come back next time we're in Santa Fe! Thank you, Angel! read more

I had a solo birthday dinner here and they took great care of me. They started by giving me a free glass of sparkling wine. A nice touch. I started with the STRAWBERRY GOAT CHEESE SALAD: Organic Arugula | Strawberries | Goat Cheese | Apple Vinaigrette | Candied Walnuts Balsamic Reduction. I really enjoyed this. All my favorite toppings and peppery arugula. Nice dressing but not too much. For my entree, I had the PORK SHANK OSSO BUCO: Tomatillo-Pomegranate Relish | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes. This was really tender and pulled off the bone easily. The meat was very tasty. Liked all the toppings and sides with it. For dessert, I had a pina colada cake which they also comped for my birthday. The cake was a little dry but I loved the topping, almost like a pudding on top with whipped cream. I had very good service and appreciated the birthday sparkling wine and dessert. The dining room is really pretty inside the La Fonda Hotel. read more

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A special place for the special meal. From the minute we arrived we felt welcome. Service is fantastic. The food was amazing. read more

La Plazuela - Inside by the entrance. - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

We come to La Plazuela for 'special' breakfasts. We love their unique take on the eggs Benedict with tomatillos and roasted potatoes. Best in town. Their piñon pancakes are wonderful, too. We enjoy the attentive service and the surprisingly reasonable prices for such a lovely restaurant. read more

Visited La Plazuela in mid-October right after the balloon festival with a large party of nine. We picked it on a whim while walking around the neighborhood, which was packed with tourists. The dining area is in a large atrium within the La Fonda hotel. A calming fountain sits in the center of the room, surrounded by two mid-size trees, stained glass windows, and various other classic Sante Fe-style architectural design elements. A stunning atmosphere, albeit in a very tourist setting. The wait staff was pretty attentive. I was impressed that they were able to sit a large party of nine with only about a ten-minute wait. The food was pretty good. My wife and I split the chicken enchiladas with green sauce and the French dip. Both were tasty. I preferred the enchiladas, my wife liked the French dip. I will say that it's not a great place for kids. Although there is a kids' menu, the items are overpriced and underwhelming--even by kids' meal standards. Overall a good meal, but next time I'm in Santa Fe I'll probably check out other options. read more

La Plazuela - Chicken enchiladas with green chile sauce - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Excellent service and food was tasty! Management was on the floor and paying attention. They recognized we were with a winery and offered our wine BTG since it was nit on the list. Class act! read more

Came here for the enchiladas & ambiance, but of course the quality service too! My food was very satiating, exactly what I was craving. Although this was my 2nd time in Santa Fe, I was just passing through again (3yr later) on a roadtrip, & had yet to eat here. Our server congratulated us with a champagne toast, since I am moving states with my man. We also enjoyed the delicious sangrias read more

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We stopped by to pick up dinner for our child and dessert for ourselves, but they refused service unless we ordered their overpriced holiday menu starting at $80 per person. Disappointing experience, especially during the holidays. read more

Why are chefs so unimaginative with vegetarian food? The tiny cauliflower tacos featured boiled, tasteless, slightly watery cauliflower left in large chunks with a spicy hot but not savory or tasty sauce and a piece of fried avocado. There were some nice black beans & rice on the side. But this meal was $27? Combined with $6 coffee, it was an infuriatingly bad meal at a lovely hotel. Cauliflower can be grilled or roasted (that how real vegetarian meals are constructed...read a cookbook). Vegetarians and vegans deserve good meals made with creativity & skill. Thankfully there are other restaurants like Escondidos offering truly delicious vegan/vegetarian options in Santa Fe. I didn't appreciate paying a ridiculous amount of money for "atmosphere". read more

One of the best restaurants in Santa Fe. Food is solid if not write-home-about. Service is a little rough around the edges but still good. Overall a beautiful setting that is conveniently located in La Fonda hotel. read more

La Plazuela - Dining room - New American Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Christmas Day Dinner. Three course prix fixe menu. The food was excellent, the service very good. These people were working extremely hard on Christmas Day, so thank you! The restaurant is in La Fonda, which is historic and lovely. They were running 30 minutes behind (we did have a reservation), but this wasn't a problem. There was an extreme amount of people, but this wasn't a surprise. If you can't handle the crowds, don't choose Santa Fe at Christmas time! I would live to come back to this restaurant at another time. read more

Food: the burrata for appetizer was absolutely disgusting. Dry inside and out, the mix in ingredients a total miss so we sent it back. Service: a super kind and understanding waitress apologized. Management: some aggressive woman came asking for an explanation as to why we returned the dish. "Didn't you read the list of ingredients on the menu" she asked. "We did and tried but it doesn't work together" we answered. We paid our $150 French champagne bottle and a generous tip for the kind waitress and left as the attitude of this manager was totally unacceptable. read more